In a pot/sauce pan, heat equal portions of water and milk just below the simmering point. Next, add one tablet of chocolate for each cup of liquid. Once the chocolate has melted, add sugar, a pinch of cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. The amount of sugar varies according to personal preference. Bring to a boil. As soon as it boils, whisk vigorously to create foam on the top.

Traditionally, this is made using a pot called a chocolatera and mixed with a molinillo, which is a wooden stirrer used by placing the handle between the palms and moving the palms back and forth in a rubbing motion.

Serve warm, with baked goods, such as arepas or pan de yuca, and cheese. This is perfect for a quick and enjoyable snack to share with friends.

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What do you mean by “cinnamon cloves?” Is it a pinch of both cinnamon and cloves?

http://folk1a.si.edu Sojin Kim

Cinnamon–it is a pinch of cinnamon. Eric Morales, who recorded this recipe, says that the chocolate that they use tends to already be flavored by cloves. Thanks for your question. We will clarify this in the post.